Athletistic/Hockey. Forward Alexander Ovechkin scored a power play goal and added an assist in the match between Washington and Calgary, in which the capital club won 3-0.
In the first half, Ovi assisted on a goal by TJ Oshi, which eventually emerged victorious.
And then, in the third 20 minutes, Ovechkin surprised Jakob Markstrom with his signature shot from the left faceoff circle.
Ovechkin emotionally celebrated his 791st NHL goal. VIDEO
It was Ovechkin’s 11th goal this season and 791st in his NHL career. From Gordie Howe, who is on the second line of the list of the best snipers in history, the Russian is now 10 goals behind. From record holder Gretzky – 103.
In the last four games, Ovechkin has scored more than one point three times. In 22 fights of the season, the 37-year-old Russian striker has put 11 goals and 21 points in the piggy bank.
Here’s how Ovechkin’s game was rated by foreign hockey fans on social media:
Devil Dancer:
– Ovi scores another goal, hooray! Brilliant technique. Just class.
VaCaps fan:
– Ovechkin from his office! How can he do it? Great.
Devil Dancer:
– It’s interesting that Markstrom had enough time to prepare, but the goalkeepers are still helpless against Ovi’s shots, even though he’s already 37. I wonder if Gretzky’s file will be submitted to him?
Ovechkin scored his 11th NHL goal this season. VIDEO
Red toggle:
– With Shiri lubricating the pass and sending the puck to Ovechkin’s skates, it seemed like there was no way to attack the net. But Ovi is Ovi.
CapitalsCupReality:
– I would like to see a cut of all his goals, in the case of which he worked on the puck for a skating shot. Crazy skill.
Msrulo:
– I am grateful to fate for having had the opportunity to watch it. It was incredibly cool. A well deserved victory.
Red toggle:
– I watched the program on Canadian television. I was a bit shocked by the number of words of praise for Ovechkin found by local commentators.
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Ovechkin is the 2018 Stanley Cup winner. Three-time world champion (2008, 2012, 2014).
He started his professional career at Dynamo Moscow at the age of 16. In the 2004 draft, he was selected by the “Washington” under the first general number. He spent 16 seasons in the American club, in 2010 he became its captain. In January 2008, he signed a 13-year, $124 million contract with the Washington Capitals, becoming the first hockey player to sign a contract worth over $100 million.
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He made his NHL debut in the 2005/06 season, winning the Calder Trophy as top rookie. Nine times he won the award for the best sniper – “Maurice Richard Trophy”, three times received awards for the most valuable player – “Ted Lindsay Award” and “Hart Trophy” and once the award for top scorer of the season – “Art-Ross Trophy”. Appeared seven times in the NHL All-Star Game. At the end of 2009, he was named one of the NHL’s Top 10 Players of the Decade. In 2017, he was included in the list of the 100 Greatest Hockey Players in NHL History and the Top 25 Players in League History according to TSN.
Ovechkin celebrates his historic NHL goal. VIDEO
In 2018, he led Washington to the club’s first-ever Stanley Cup victory, becoming the tournament’s most valuable player and the first Russian hockey player to win the Stanley Cup as a team captain.
Ovechkin is one of only three players in NHL history to score 50 or more goals in eight seasons. He became the first Russian hockey player to score 500, 600 and 700 NHL regular season goals. He is the record holder among Russian hockey players in the number of goals scored and points scored in the NHL championships. He also leads in career goals among current NHL hockey players. His goal against the Phoenix Coyotes on January 16, 2006 was recognized as the best in NHL history by ESPN.
Ovechkin made his debut for the Russian national team at the age of 17, becoming at that time the youngest player in its history. Participated in thirteen world championships, became three-time world champion (2008, 2012, 2014), also participated in three Olympic Games (2006, 2010 and 2014).
American journalists believe that Ovechkin put his name in the NHL record books
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